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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,068.02, 316,107.95 and 127,093.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,068.02, 316,107.95 and 127,093.07 is: 175,385.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,068.02 : 316,107.95 = 127,093.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,068.02/316,107.95 = 127,093.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,068.02x = 316,107.95 × 127,093.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,068.02x = 40,175,127,600.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,175,127,600.90/229,068.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,385.15

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